On Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 3:05 pm, Russellville firefighters responded to the 100 block of Skyridge Road on an animal rescue. Upon arrival, fire companies, under the command of Battalion Chief Aaron Petty, located a dog stranded in a crevasse area approximately 50 feet off of a bluff.

Firefighters used high-angle rope rescue gear to rappel down to the distressed animal. The firefighters then ascended with the secured dog, to the top of the bluff.

Fire units reported the scene clear at approximately 4:15 pm.

The dog, reported to have been missing for a week, was in good condition and was returned to the owners.